truck topper/cap compatibility between 2rd and 3rd gens?
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truck topper/cap compatibility between 2rd and 3rd gens?
anyone have any idea if a truck topper will easily go from a 2nd gen to a 3rd gen short box?
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I have one that I share between my '01 and '03 as the need arises. Its designed for the '01 but fits the '03 no problem. However it doesn't look quite right.
I don't care though, it only goes on for a specific task then comes back off. If you are concerned about looks and plan to leave it on permanently you'll probably want to find a 3rd gen specific topper. If you just want to throw it on occasionally to haul garbage it will work fine.
I don't care though, it only goes on for a specific task then comes back off. If you are concerned about looks and plan to leave it on permanently you'll probably want to find a 3rd gen specific topper. If you just want to throw it on occasionally to haul garbage it will work fine.
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Short bed QCs and MCs are the same size. 6.5' long
The caps will interchange between 2nd gens and 3rd gens but they are slightly different sizes. It doesn't look bad but it's not a perfect fit. I did this when I sold my 98 truck and bought an 03 truck.
The caps will interchange between 2nd gens and 3rd gens but they are slightly different sizes. It doesn't look bad but it's not a perfect fit. I did this when I sold my 98 truck and bought an 03 truck.
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I think the 2nd gen box, short beds, is about an inch or so longer than the 3rd gen. So it should work but as stated previously, it won't be a perfect match. I am currently using an ARE utility top that was on a chevy sb on my mega cab. It isn't perfect but the price was!
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some decent info regarding compatibility
http://www.pace-edwards.com/applications/JRApp.pdf
http://www.pace-edwards.com/applications/JRApp.pdf
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